Silipin ang mahalagang pangyayari sa Cinemalaya 2023 opening night

Transcript

00:00 Cinemalaya is a prestigious film festival in the Philippines

00:04 that provides an opportunity for indie filmmakers

00:06 to showcase their work to the general public.

00:10 And Cinemalaya 2023 Opening Night was held recently.

00:14 So let's take a look at what's happening.

00:17 Let's all watch this.

00:19 A wide imagination with a deep meaning

00:23 is the inspiration of each individual who makes a film.

00:28 The effort is real blood and sweat

00:31 to make each concept come true.

00:35 That's why Cinemalaya is a success

00:38 in a big indie film competition in the country.

00:43 With the opening of Cinemalaya 19 with the theme of illumination,

00:49 the grand entrance of each film's creator

00:52 on the red carpet became prestigious.

00:55 For years we have remained true to our vision and mission

00:59 to develop, support cinematic works of Filipino independent filmmakers

01:05 without interfering with their artistic integrity

01:09 and illuminating their journeys to filmmaking

01:13 that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience.

01:19 In the interim closure of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Building,

01:24 Cinemalaya Film Festival was held in the PICC

01:29 or Philippine International Convention Center

01:33 where many films can be watched.

01:37 There is also a talk box where filmmakers can exchange their thoughts.

01:43 And not only that,

01:44 book launching and forums will also be held throughout the festival.

01:49 So my dear festival goers,

01:52 let us all celebrate Cinemalaya in all its diversity and variety.

01:58 Let us embrace the power of storytelling

02:01 and spark meaningful conversations about art, about film, and society.

02:08 Cinemalaya is not just a film festival.

02:12 It is an opportunity for introspection, engagement, and social transformation.

02:20 The Cinemalaya Opening Night is full of well-known personalities

02:25 like Maris Rakal and her boyfriend, Rico Blanco.

02:29 Of course, the filmmakers are the stars of the opening night

02:32 where there are 10 filmmakers in full-length films

02:35 and 10 filmmakers in short films competing.

02:39 Films can be watched at the Philippine International Convention Center,

02:44 Tanghalang Ignacio, and at the Pining Private Cinema Partners.

02:48 The Cinemalaya Film Festival ends on August 13, 2023.

02:53 (upbeat music)